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John Wilson tried a TikTok-inspired Spicy Sauvy B – here’s his verdict
How to Drink Better: People have been adding ingredients to wine for thousands of years, so is this any different?
I hunted for the best value in Beaujolais Crus and here are the results
John Wilson: The four wines I’ve featured here include one of my personal favourites
A ‘fantastic for the money’ white wine and a red to enjoy with tapas
Wines for the Weekend: These two inexpensive Spanish options come from one of the largest family-owned wine producers in the world
Make this lesser-known French wine region your next big discovery
John Wilson: Vines in the Ventoux benefit from the combination of sunny days and cooler mountain air
Hugo Spritz is the drink of the summer – here’s how to make one
How to Drink Better: This simple elderflower cocktail seems to be having a moment in the sun
John Wilson: Pay a little more for these two wines and get great value for money
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these French bottles are available at lower prices at the moment
Irish people are drinking less alcohol than ever. But there is one drink on the rise
How to Drink Better: Ireland now sits mid-table in the EU alcohol-consumption table, the report says
Summer wines: four alternatives to your usual sunny fizz
John Wilson: A glass of sparkling wine makes for the perfect drink in warmer weather
These two €13 South African wines pair perfectly with grilled food
Wines for the Weekend: These two €13 bottles are from a large family farm in Paarl, South Africa
John Wilson’s easy guide to reading a French wine label
How to Drink Better: Do you know where the name Languedoc came from? Read on
Your new favourite white wine might come from this lesser-known French region
John Wilson: Luberon is most associated with rich reds, but these whites prove its winemakers have many skills
Two €10 wines from an innovative Languedoc maker
Wines for the Weekend: This white would go well with lighter summer salads while the red would work with firm cheeses
What does reserva mean on a wine label and is it a good thing?
How to Drink Better: A reserva from Spain must adhere to strict rules, but other countries follow different systems
Four lower-alcohol reds perfect for summer drinking
John Wilson: It can be difficult to find decent lighter reds but these four stand out
Traces: Two lighter ‘lifestyle’ wines to try
Wines for the Weekend: This brand aims to offer cleaner, naturally crafted wines
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